The Salty Cook

Category: dessert

  • Vanilla Ice Cream

    My wife’s cousin bought us an ice-cream maker as a housewarming gift years ago. It’s fun and easy to use, plus it makes delicious ice cream! Here’s a basic recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream that is easily expandable to include compotes, fruits, cookie dough, or other add-ins. Note: you need an ice cream maker…

  • Lisa’s Rum Cake

    My wife sometimes bakes this deliciously boozy rum cake. It’s fabulous when served with a cup of afternoon coffee, or as a post-dinner dessert. Best of all, this rum cake is easy to bake and sure to please any rum cake connoisseur. Ingredients The Cake The Glaze The Process Did you enjoy this recipe? Check…

  • Cream Puffs

    One of my fondest memories is of my grandmother’s cream puffs. Every time we went to visit her, she’d bake these delicious pastries and serve them up for dessert, drenched (of course) in Hershey’s syrup. While these little guys are somewhat tricky to make, they’re well worth the effort. You can do it! Ingredients The…

  • Dutch Apple Pie

    If you don’t like Dutch Apple Pie, your soul is empty. I don’t make the rules, I just report them. This pie recipe takes a little while to make, but it is absolutely worth the effort. Ingredients pie crust apple Filling crumble topping Process make the pie crust You can use a store-bought pie crust,…

  • Fruit Tarts

    These classic French tarts can be served as one giant tart, or as tartlets. You may make the pastry cream and dough a day ahead of time, as both need to chill for at least two hours before they can be used. Ingredients Tart Dough: Pastry cream fresh fruit Process make the pastry cream Tart…